Judge — July 18, 1931 — page 10: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

# "Scram!" by Dr. Seuss This cartoon by Dr. Seuss depicts a fisherman in a boat above water, casting his line downward at a chaotic underwater scene. Below, dozens of fantastical sea creatures—fish with exaggerated features, tentacled beings, and other whimsical monsters—appear to be swarming or attacking the fishing line in a frenetic mass. The title "Scram!" suggests the creatures are being told to scatter or flee. The satire likely comments on either overfishing, the perceived chaos of marine life, or possibly serves as social commentary using the underwater scene metaphorically. The crowded, aggressive composition emphasizes disorder and mayhem beneath an innocuous surface activity. Without additional context about Judge magazine's issues from this period, the specific political or social target remains unclear.